Santhara ritual ban fallout: Jains take out silent protest against Rajasthan HC

Q.  On 24th Aug’15 which Community protested in Rajasthan by taking out silent procession at many places against recent Rajasthan High Court order on ‘Santhara’ ritual?
- Published on 31 Aug 15

a. Jain
b. Marwari
c. Gujjar
d. Meena

ANSWER: Jain
 
Santhara, also known as sallekhana, is a Jain ritual of giving up food and water until one's last breath to attain moksha. The Rajasthan High Court, has labelled the practice as suicide while hearing a public interest litigation early this month.

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